Who's who?

Claire Holliday 

• Chair of Governors
• Co opted Governor
• All committees
• Safeguarding Governor

My Name is Claire Holliday and I live in Styal. I am a Primary School teacher, teaching in inner city Manchester. I became a Community Governor in 2008 and have been Chair of Governors for 4 years. Both my children attend Styal Primary School. My areas of interest lie in the Curriculum and Teaching and Learning, as well as Special Educational Needs.  I sit on all 3 sub-commitees.

Jane Shaw  

• Vice Chair of Governors
• Co opted Governor
• Strategy Committee
• Chair of Learning and Achievement Committee
• Pupil premium champion
• SEN governor

I am pleased to have the opportunity to take an active role as the vice chair and learning and achievement chair within a dedicated team of Governors for setting the school's vision, ethos and strategic direction that offers both support and challenge to the senior leadership team.

Striving to assist the school to ensure that every child receives the best educational experience, benefiting from our unique environment that is supportive, friendly and safe, giving confidence to learn and enjoy learning.

My son attended school and I live in the village.

My professional training is as a Textile designer, working for many years within the manufacturing sector.

I enjoy spending time with my family, anything 'Arty' and watching sport (but not playing it!)

Shelley Hennessey

I am new to this role but looking forward to helping the school continue to grow.

I enjoy working at Styal and I teach years 5 and 6. I am particularly interested in Mathematics throughout the school in my role as Maths coordinator. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and going to the theatre.

Helen Smith 

• Head Teacher
• All committees

I am so proud to be the Headteacher at Styal Primary. It is a fantastic little school with a lot going on !

We pride ourselves at Styal on our family atmosphere. Everyone one knows and looks after each other. We value the individual and make sure they are able to reach their potential –socially, emotionally and academically.

I have been teaching in primary schools for 20 years now and have been a Headteacher for 9 years. 7 years of this has been as head at Styal. I have also worked in a variety of different schools in Poynton and Macclesfield. I love all sports and used to swim competitively for Manchester. At the weekend I love to spend time with my 3 children, walking and of course swimming.

Anne-Marie Wedd

• Co opted Governor

My name is Anne-Marie Wedd, and I have just moved into the village from Wilmslow. I have three children, two at university and one who is a Personal Trainer. My profession is in procurement and I work at EMCOR UK a Facilities Management (FM) company. I am currently studying an MBA in FM at Sheffield Hallam, so I am a student myself. I am really looking forward to my role as Governor at Styal Primary School.

Christopher Dodson

• Co opted Governor
• Member of Finance and Premises Committee

I am a retired solicitor and have been a governor of the school since 2002. I am a member of the Finance and Premises Committee.

I have lived in Wilmslow since 1973 and am a member of Wilmslow Town Council.

Paul Hampton 

• Co opted Governor
• Member of Finance and Premises Committee

Carole Arrowsmith

• Member of Learning and Achievement Committee
• Member of Personnel and Communication Committee

I have been living in Styal since 2011 and my daughter is attending the school. I have been working in Higher Education for the past 16 years, currently managing a Doctoral Training Partnership between 7 HE institutions and cultural partners in the North West. I am grateful to have been elected as a parent governor and I am very committed to helping the school to build on its success.